Ms. Veronica Henderson-Garner (Director)

  • Director and Founder of Opus Montessori School
  • Over 25 years of classroom experience                                    
  • B.S. Degree Marketing
  • American Montessori Society Certified 0-3 yr old
  • American Montessori Society Certified 3-6 yr old
  • CPR and First Aid – Trained and Certified

Ms. Kulsoom Razvi (3-6-year-old class)

  • Head Teacher/Assistant Director
  • B.S. Degree Management
  • Over 20 years of classroom experience
  • American Montessori Society Certified 3-6 yr old
  • CPR and First Aid – Trained and Certified
  • Opus employee since 2019

Ms. Yupa “Tucky” Swedlund (3-6 year-old class)

  • Head teacher
  • B.S. Degree English
  • American Montessori Society Certified 3-6 yr old
  • Over 10 years of classroom experience
  • Fluent in Thai
  • Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Administrator
  • Opus employed since 2021

Ms. Adriana Faria (2-3 year old class)

  • Head Teacher
  • Opus Spanish Teacher
  • 11 Years of classroom experience
  • American Montessori Society Certified 0-3 year old
  • Oakton Community College
  • CPR and First Aid trained and Certified
  • Opus employee since 2022

Ms. Janet Handy (3-6 year old class)

  • Assistant to Ms. Tucky
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • CPR and First Aid – Trained and Certified
  • Over 11 years of classroom experience
  • Opus employee since 2021

Ms. Carolina Roman Aritza (2-3 year old class)

  • Assistant to Ms. Adriana
  • B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • 15 years of childcare experience
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Opus Employee since 2024

Ms. Yaritza Gonzalez (2-3 year old class)

  • Assistant to Ms. Adriana
  • B.S. Degree Social Work
  • Associate’s degree Arts and Sciences
  • Para Professional
  • Registered Behavior Technician
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • 7 years childcare experience
  • Opus Employee since 2026

Mrs. Yolanda Ruiz (3-6 year old class)

  • Assistant to Mrs. Razvi
  • Staff Supervisor
  • Associate’s Degree in education
  • Over 10 years classroom experience
  • CPR trained and certified
  • Opus emplyee since 2024

Ms. Hannah Isa (Floater)

  • Early Childhood student at Elgin Community College
  • Certificate in Nursing
  • Fluent in Igbo, Yoruba and Agbor
  • Nap room helper / Meal Service Attendant
  • Over 5 years classroom experience
  • Opus Employee since 2022

Ms. Min Jeong “M.J.” Chang

  • Opus Piano Teacher
  • Fluent in Korean
  • Opus employee since 2022